New Delhi/Jalandhar,Apr 27 (BNP): In a significant political and security development, the Punjab government has withdrawn the Y-category security cover provided to Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh. Punjab Police personnel stationed at his residence in Chhotti Baradari locality of Jalandhar were recalled with immediate effect, officials said.
Soon after the state government’s decision, the Centre stepped in and arranged security cover for the former cricketer through the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). CRPF personnel have now been deployed outside his residence.
Sources said the Punjab government withdrew the police security cover on Saturday. No official reason for the move has yet been announced.
Harbhajan Singh is among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who recently switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), along with Raghav Chadha, in a development that has drawn considerable political attention.
The latest change in security arrangements is expected to further intensify political reactions in Punjab and beyond.